Retail Traffic Article Archive
The Block 37 Saga
Jan 1, 2010
On Jan 22., a judge ordered the handover of the 285,000-square-foot retail component of the Block 37 mixed-use project in Chicago from Joseph Freed &...
Change of Scenery
Jan 1, 2010, By Elaine Misonzhnik
Apparel seller New York & Co.'s January 11 announcement that it plans to open up to 25 outlet stores in its fiscal 2010 is a sign of the times for the...
BUSINESS DEALS
Oct 1, 2009
Glimcher Realty trust entered into an agreement to sell its Lloyd Center regional mall in Portland, Ore. to Merlone Geier Partners IX LP. Merlone will...
TRADE DOWN
Oct 1, 2009, By Elaine Misonzhnik
It doesn't seem that long ago that Abercrombie & Fitch was the hottest apparel retailer around. In the past decade it trotted out three new concepts Hollister...
WAITING FOR A BREAK
Oct 1, 2009, Elaine Misonzhnik
Those in the retail real estate industry who hoped the second half of 2009 would bring the long-awaited rush of investment sales transactions are likely...
School's In
Oct 1, 2009, By Mike Janssen
It's not just kids who are going back to school this fall. With the unemployment rate spiking, adults have increasingly returned to the classroom to make...
Core Competencies
Oct 1, 2009, By Jennifer Popovec
It's time to move back to the city. That's the conclusion that many national and local retailers seem to be drawing about Chicago. There, firms have responded...
Standing Alone
Oct 1, 2009
In the latest development in an eventful year for Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trustm the firm opted to remain a stand-alone entity after reviewing its...
An Isolated Occurrence
Oct 1, 2009, Elaine Misonzhnik
An early August ruling in the General Growth Properties bankruptcy case has rattled lenders as some fear it might make it easier for real estate owners...
A GOOD FIRST STEP
Oct 1, 2009
For the past 12 months, commercial mortgage-backed security servicers have told property owners not to call them until they were in default as tax regulations...
Signs of Life
Oct 1, 2009, Elaine Misonzhnik
As the U.S. economy has begun to show minor signs of improvement, so has the outlook for retail leasing. A number of tenants in the discount, warehouse...
Sites for Sore Eyes
Oct 1, 2009, By Elaine Misonzhnik
Amid all the not-so-great news reported during the dog days of summer weak back-to-school sales, falling rental rates there were signs the retail industry...
Investment Sales Market for Retail Shows No Sign of Improvement
Sep 15, 2009, By Elaine Misonzhnik
Those in the retail real estate industry who hoped the second half of 2009 would bring the long-awaited rush of investment sales transactions are likely to be disappointed...
Ramco-Gershenson Opts To Stand Alone; Continues Push to Deleverage
Sep 9, 2009, by David Bodamer
In the latest development in an eventful year for Farmington Hills, Mich.-based Ramco Gershenson Properties Trust, after completing its review of potential strategic and financial alternatives, the firm is opting to remain a stand-alone entity...
Nokia Flagship
Sep 1, 2009
For the second time in three years an Eight Inc.-designed Nokia Flagship store is being recognized in the SADI competition. In this case, judges were...
GREENBERGFARROW
Sep 1, 2009
Designing a significant and wide range of complicated retail developments in some of the nation's most demanding markets, GreenbergFarrow continues to...
ARROWSTREET
Sep 1, 2009
For more than 40 years, Arrowstreet has been designing small- and large-scale retail and mixed-use projects. Arrowstreet understands today's economic...
Vapiano
Sep 1, 2009
Vapiano International is a fast casual chain with 30 locations worldwide that is looking to gain a foothold in the U.S. The Heiserman Group succeeded...
PERKOWITZ+RUTH ARCHITECTS
Sep 1, 2009
Your retail center's anchor has closed its doors and tenants have relocated. As great as the challenge may be, this is an ideal time to reposition your...
Correction
Sep 1, 2009
In our July issue, we ran the incorrect photo in a brief about Cohen Commercial Properties' new CEO Robert Friedman. The photo was actually of Robert...
Ethan Allen
Sep 1, 2009
Judges awarded the new flagship for Ethan Allen in New York City because of how the designers transformed a drab corner in Manhattan into a new and dynamic...
Setting An Example
Sep 1, 2009, David Bodamer Editor-in-Chief Retail Traffic Magazine
Welcome to the third edition of Retail Traffic's Retail Architecture Review. This supplement includes our 20th Superior Achievement in Design and Imaging...
Lack of Information
Sep 1, 2009, Elaine Misonzhnik
One of the big challenges facing the retail real estate sector is that with so few investment sales getting done there is little confidence that the prices...
Jewel City Diner
Sep 1, 2009
The Americana at Brand project in Glendale, Calif., is full of interesting architectural nuggets. The SADI judges were particularly impressed with the...
Donut Changeover
Sep 1, 2009
On a Monday morning in July, something new greeted New York City commuters. In the space of one weekend, 12 Dunkin' Donuts stores and one Dunkin' cart...
